When to go · Ruka
Ruka in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking, midnight sun)). Across Finland: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 3°C37°F / −2°C28°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Finland overall
Verdict
MixedFinland month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking, midnight sun)). Across Finland: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.
Weather in October
- RukaHighs around 3 °C, lows around -2 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 37 °F, lows around 28 °F, rain on about 11 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- Low
- Prices · Finland overall
- Low
Finland overall: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast